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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.99 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.99 and 141.17 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.99 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.99 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.99 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 62,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536.90/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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